Slow flight

The student should become familiar with the behavior of the aircraft in slow flight, gaining an understanding of the inputs and procedures required for safe aircraft control near stall.

Elements

introduction

aerodynamics

maneuver & setup

common problem areas

Resources

model aircraft

whiteboard and markers

Airplane Flying Handbook

standardization manual

Instructor actions

Demonstrate, using the whiteboard and model aircraft, the setup, execution, and recovery for slow flight. As a guided discussion, teach and evaluate the student’s application of the maneuver to real-world situations.

Student actions

Read assignment prior to briefing, and participate in the guided discussion with responses and questions.

Completion Standards

The lesson will be complete when the student shows a working knowledge of slow flight and can explain the maneuver with minimal instructor guidance.